Call-in participation for a live video broadcast
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1. A method comprising:
- in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, alerting a media player of a call-in feature during a live streaming broadcast;
receiving an indication from a viewer of the media player to participate in the live streaming broadcast;
receiving audio/video device specifications from the media player; and
dispatching an active participant stream to be used in conjunction with the live streaming broadcast.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for call-in participation for a live video broadcast. A method includes, in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, alerting a media player of a call-in feature during a live streaming broadcast, receiving an indication from a viewer of the media player to participate in the live streaming broadcast, receiving audio/video device specifications from the media player, and dispatching an active participant stream to be used in conjunction with the live streaming broadcast.
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1. A method comprising:
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in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, alerting a media player of a call-in feature during a live streaming broadcast; receiving an indication from a viewer of the media player to participate in the live streaming broadcast; receiving audio/video device specifications from the media player; and dispatching an active participant stream to be used in conjunction with the live streaming broadcast. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method comprising:
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in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, alerting a plurality of viewers of a call-in feature during a live streaming broadcast; receiving an indication from one or more of the viewers in response to the alerting; receiving system variables from media players of the one or more viewers; receiving viewers'"'"' audio/video streams; establishing a bi-directional communication between the one of more viewers and a producer; screening the one or more viewers; and audio mixing selected viewers'"'"' audio/video streams and the live streaming broadcast so that the one or more viewers do not hear their own audio signal during the live streaming broadcast. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, receiving a call-in initiation request from a media player to participate in a live streaming broadcast; receiving video source and audio source information from system settings of a system hosting the media player; placing the request from the media player in a call-in queue; and mixing audio/video streams from the media player with the live streaming broadcast. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A system comprising:
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a processor; a memory comprising an operating system and a process for generating a graphical user interface (GUI), the GUI comprising; an information pane displaying a current live streaming broadcast and social sharing functionalities; a plurality of playback controls including a control to pause the live stream, a control to rewind, a control to jump to live time, a control to switch angle, a control to adjust volume and a control to toggle fullscreen; a call-in call to action button; a pane to preview a viewer'"'"'s video source; a pane displaying selectable sources for audio/video functionality; a pane to preview a viewer'"'"'s audio input; and a request button through which a viewer can send a request to an operator handling call-ins to be on-air. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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